Re: Dieters warned on going gluten-free

[Guest guest]

I think it is important for dietitians to educate clients about the

benefits, controversies, and pitfalls of the gluten free diet.

Yes, people with celiac disease need to follow a strict GF diet, estimated

3 million people fall into this category. Per Dr. Fasano (celiac

researcher at University of MD) for every 1 person with celiac there may be 6-7

with gluten sensitivity, meaning there's a potential 20 million people who

may benefit from GF diet.

As far as the huge growth of gluten of gluten free products, I attribute it

to a greater awareness and diagnosis of gluten intolerance. Also consider

a family with a child diagnosed with celiac disease, the whole family may

start consuming more gluten free products.

Yes, in the past gluten free products were not enriched with iron and B

vitamins like wheat products but this is changing. There are gluten free

products that are now enriched (ex. Chex cereals).

The gluten free diet may be low in fiber but naturally gluten free grains

-- brown rice, quinoa, uncontaminated oats -- as well as plenty of fruit

and veggies are good sources of fiber.

As far as people gaining weight on a gluten free diet, this is

multifactorial.

1. improved absorption due to gut healing

2. people accustomed to eating large quantities without gaining weight

3. high fat, hit sugar content of gluten free baked goods

There is a study the shows the beneficial effect of gluten free diet on

BMI.

J Clin Gastroenterol. 2010 Apr;44(4):267-71.

Body mass index in celiac disease: beneficial effect of a gluten-free diet.

Cheng J, Brar PS, Lee AR, Green PH.

Underweight people gain weight and overweight people lose weight.

I am not advocating a gluten free diet for the general population.

But consider the following questions.

Is the public health message to increase whole grains and fiber (typically

from gluten containing grains) safe for everyone? Is the public's response

to the message contributing to the increased prevalence of gluten

intolerance?

Ann Med. 2010 Oct;42(7):530-8.

Natural history of celiac disease autoimmunity in a USA cohort followed

since 1974.

Catassi C, Kryszak D, Bhatti B, Sturgeon C, Helzlsouer K, Clipp SL,

Gelfond D, Puppa E, Sferruzza A, Fasano A.

Center for Celiac Research and Mucosal Biology Research Center, University

of land School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.

In a message dated 1/24/2011 5:29:19 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

nrord1@... writes:

For some, a gluten-free diet is an essential medical treatment, but a

number

of people are turning to gluten-free products to lose weight or for

sometimes unproven health benefits.

According to the Nielsen Co., gluten-free products are projected to become

a

$2.6 billion industry by 2012. There's gluten-free pasta, bread and pizza.

There are full sections of gluten-free products in grocery stores. Even

big-name companies such as General Mills, 's and Frito-Lay have

gluten-free product lines ranging from Betty Crocker Devil's Food cake mix

to Cheetos Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks.

Amy Soergel, who owns Naturally Soergels, an organic, natural, gluten-free

and allergen-free food store at Soergel's Orchards in lin Park, stocks

more than 900 gluten-free food items. She said she's been amazed by the

number of products that have entered the market since she opened the store

in May 2009.

It's estimated that about 3 million American have celiac disease, an

autoimmune disease in which ingesting gluten causes flattening of the villi

in the small intestine, preventing the proper absorption of nutrients, but

only about 10 percent have received a formal diagnosis. As many as 20

million people may have some milder form of gluten intolerance.

Gluten-sensitivity also has been associated with other conditions,

including

irritable bowel syndrome, attention deficit disorder and autism. There

isn't

a scientific consensus on whether removing gluten from the diet alleviates

symptoms for any of these disorders, but some research has suggested that

people diagnosed with autism may have a much higher likelihood of being

gluten-intolerent than the general population.

But it's unlikely these groups alone could account for a reported 16

percent

sales increase last year for products labeled gluten-free, as reported by

Nielsen. What's driving it?

" I think there has definitely been a rise in using [a gluten-free diet] for

weight loss, " said Mangieri, a Pittsburgh-based registered

dietitian

and spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association.

Celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Aniston and Oprah Winfrey

have

reported temporarily following gluten-free regimes to lose weight and to

rejuvenate themselves.

New books like " The G-Free Diet: A Gluten-Free Survival Guide, " by

beth

Hasselbeck, a host on ABC's " The View, " also have played a role. Ms.

Hasselbeck was diagnosed with celiac disease, but publicity material for

the

book consistently refers to the multiple benefits of going gluten-free,

including weight loss. The back cover reads: " Whatever your motivation for

going G-free -- whether you suffer from celiac disease, as beth does,

or want to lose weight and maintain a healthier lifestyle -- the G-Free

Diet

is the key to reaching your goal! "

So could a gluten-free diet be the secret to slimming down?

The American Dietetics Association doesn't think so.

" The stance on that is the gluten-free diet is not ideal for weight loss,

and it is not a weight-loss diet, " said Ms. Mangieri. " There's nothing

magical about eliminating gluten, unless of course you have an

intolerance. "

And if some people do lose weight on a gluten-free diet, she suspects that

it's not related to the lack of gluten in their diet. " For some people, if

they're starting on any diet, they're more conscientious about what they're

eating, so it's more likely they are just taking in less calories and fat. "

In fact, some people actually gain weight when eating gluten-free because

products often compensate for removing wheat flour and other

gluten-containing ingredients with added fat and sugar.

Gluten-free isn't the same as a low-carbohydrate diet, either. Some

gluten-free pastas are actually higher in carbohydrates than regular pasta.

Greer, a doctor in UPMC's Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology

and

Nutrition, noted some other nutritional concerns, including difficulty

getting enough fiber. Many gluten-free products also aren't fortified with

the iron, folic acid and vitamin B that are added to most wheat-based

products.

" Unless you have a problem with [gluten], I certainly wouldn't recommend

that anyone do it for health reasons, " she said.

Moreover, gluten-free products are often more expensive. And eating a

gluten-free diet takes serious commitment. Not only does it require

eliminating all wheat, barley and rye from the diet, but also it

necessitates constant vigilance to avoid cross-contamination and unexpected

encounters with gluten.

" Gluten is in crazy things you would never think of, " said Dr. Greer. " Blue

cheese -- they grow the cheese cultures on bread -- soup, canned beans. "

She and Ms. Mangieri emphasized that whole foods should be the basis of a

healthful, gluten-free diet. " We have a lot of really healthy, whole grains

foods that don't contain gluten that should be central, " Ms. Mangieri said.

" This diet really has brought to life some of the other whole grains [like

quinoa and buckwheat] that don't contain gluten, and those can be really

beneficial to everyone. "

" If you want to go gluten-free for health reasons, you need to take the

processed foods out of your diets, " said Dr. Greer, not " just go out and

buy

a bunch of gluten-free cookies. "

Read more:

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11017/1118230-114.stm#ixzz1BzhIYn8Q

--

Ortiz, MS, RD

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[Guest guest]

I think it is important for dietitians to educate clients about the

benefits, controversies, and pitfalls of the gluten free diet.

Yes, people with celiac disease need to follow a strict GF diet, estimated

3 million people fall into this category. Per Dr. Fasano (celiac

researcher at University of MD) for every 1 person with celiac there may be 6-7

with gluten sensitivity, meaning there's a potential 20 million people who

may benefit from GF diet.

As far as the huge growth of gluten of gluten free products, I attribute it

to a greater awareness and diagnosis of gluten intolerance. Also consider

a family with a child diagnosed with celiac disease, the whole family may

start consuming more gluten free products.

Yes, in the past gluten free products were not enriched with iron and B

vitamins like wheat products but this is changing. There are gluten free

products that are now enriched (ex. Chex cereals).

The gluten free diet may be low in fiber but naturally gluten free grains

-- brown rice, quinoa, uncontaminated oats -- as well as plenty of fruit

and veggies are good sources of fiber.

As far as people gaining weight on a gluten free diet, this is

multifactorial.

1. improved absorption due to gut healing

2. people accustomed to eating large quantities without gaining weight

3. high fat, hit sugar content of gluten free baked goods

There is a study the shows the beneficial effect of gluten free diet on

BMI.

J Clin Gastroenterol. 2010 Apr;44(4):267-71.

Body mass index in celiac disease: beneficial effect of a gluten-free diet.

Cheng J, Brar PS, Lee AR, Green PH.

Underweight people gain weight and overweight people lose weight.

I am not advocating a gluten free diet for the general population.

But consider the following questions.

Is the public health message to increase whole grains and fiber (typically

from gluten containing grains) safe for everyone? Is the public's response

to the message contributing to the increased prevalence of gluten

intolerance?

Ann Med. 2010 Oct;42(7):530-8.

Natural history of celiac disease autoimmunity in a USA cohort followed

since 1974.

Catassi C, Kryszak D, Bhatti B, Sturgeon C, Helzlsouer K, Clipp SL,

Gelfond D, Puppa E, Sferruzza A, Fasano A.

Center for Celiac Research and Mucosal Biology Research Center, University

of land School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.

In a message dated 1/24/2011 5:29:19 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

nrord1@... writes:

For some, a gluten-free diet is an essential medical treatment, but a

number

of people are turning to gluten-free products to lose weight or for

sometimes unproven health benefits.

According to the Nielsen Co., gluten-free products are projected to become

a

$2.6 billion industry by 2012. There's gluten-free pasta, bread and pizza.

There are full sections of gluten-free products in grocery stores. Even

big-name companies such as General Mills, 's and Frito-Lay have

gluten-free product lines ranging from Betty Crocker Devil's Food cake mix

to Cheetos Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks.

Amy Soergel, who owns Naturally Soergels, an organic, natural, gluten-free

and allergen-free food store at Soergel's Orchards in lin Park, stocks

more than 900 gluten-free food items. She said she's been amazed by the

number of products that have entered the market since she opened the store

in May 2009.

It's estimated that about 3 million American have celiac disease, an

autoimmune disease in which ingesting gluten causes flattening of the villi

in the small intestine, preventing the proper absorption of nutrients, but

only about 10 percent have received a formal diagnosis. As many as 20

million people may have some milder form of gluten intolerance.

Gluten-sensitivity also has been associated with other conditions,

including

irritable bowel syndrome, attention deficit disorder and autism. There

isn't

a scientific consensus on whether removing gluten from the diet alleviates

symptoms for any of these disorders, but some research has suggested that

people diagnosed with autism may have a much higher likelihood of being

gluten-intolerent than the general population.

But it's unlikely these groups alone could account for a reported 16

percent

sales increase last year for products labeled gluten-free, as reported by

Nielsen. What's driving it?

" I think there has definitely been a rise in using [a gluten-free diet] for

weight loss, " said Mangieri, a Pittsburgh-based registered

dietitian

and spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association.

Celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Aniston and Oprah Winfrey

have

reported temporarily following gluten-free regimes to lose weight and to

rejuvenate themselves.

New books like " The G-Free Diet: A Gluten-Free Survival Guide, " by

beth

Hasselbeck, a host on ABC's " The View, " also have played a role. Ms.

Hasselbeck was diagnosed with celiac disease, but publicity material for

the

book consistently refers to the multiple benefits of going gluten-free,

including weight loss. The back cover reads: " Whatever your motivation for

going G-free -- whether you suffer from celiac disease, as beth does,

or want to lose weight and maintain a healthier lifestyle -- the G-Free

Diet

is the key to reaching your goal! "

So could a gluten-free diet be the secret to slimming down?

The American Dietetics Association doesn't think so.

" The stance on that is the gluten-free diet is not ideal for weight loss,

and it is not a weight-loss diet, " said Ms. Mangieri. " There's nothing

magical about eliminating gluten, unless of course you have an

intolerance. "

And if some people do lose weight on a gluten-free diet, she suspects that

it's not related to the lack of gluten in their diet. " For some people, if

they're starting on any diet, they're more conscientious about what they're

eating, so it's more likely they are just taking in less calories and fat. "

In fact, some people actually gain weight when eating gluten-free because

products often compensate for removing wheat flour and other

gluten-containing ingredients with added fat and sugar.

Gluten-free isn't the same as a low-carbohydrate diet, either. Some

gluten-free pastas are actually higher in carbohydrates than regular pasta.

Greer, a doctor in UPMC's Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology

and

Nutrition, noted some other nutritional concerns, including difficulty

getting enough fiber. Many gluten-free products also aren't fortified with

the iron, folic acid and vitamin B that are added to most wheat-based

products.

" Unless you have a problem with [gluten], I certainly wouldn't recommend

that anyone do it for health reasons, " she said.

Moreover, gluten-free products are often more expensive. And eating a

gluten-free diet takes serious commitment. Not only does it require

eliminating all wheat, barley and rye from the diet, but also it

necessitates constant vigilance to avoid cross-contamination and unexpected

encounters with gluten.

" Gluten is in crazy things you would never think of, " said Dr. Greer. " Blue

cheese -- they grow the cheese cultures on bread -- soup, canned beans. "

She and Ms. Mangieri emphasized that whole foods should be the basis of a

healthful, gluten-free diet. " We have a lot of really healthy, whole grains

foods that don't contain gluten that should be central, " Ms. Mangieri said.

" This diet really has brought to life some of the other whole grains [like

quinoa and buckwheat] that don't contain gluten, and those can be really

beneficial to everyone. "

" If you want to go gluten-free for health reasons, you need to take the

processed foods out of your diets, " said Dr. Greer, not " just go out and

buy

a bunch of gluten-free cookies. "

Read more:

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11017/1118230-114.stm#ixzz1BzhIYn8Q

--

Ortiz, MS, RD

*The FRUGAL Dietitian* <http://www.thefrugaldietitian.com>

Check out my blog: mixture of deals and nutrition

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[Guest guest]

I got a kick out this part, " Celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow,

Aniston and Oprah Winfrey have reported temporarily following

gluten-free regimes to lose weight and to rejuvenate themselves. "

Yea, it was temporary, because it's a PAIN to follow! I speak from

experience, having to avoid gluten-containing products... I appreciate

that there are more GF foods, but, seriously, do we NEED GF cookies and

chips???

LOL: And, people can't walk into a restaurant and order a dish with 10

cups of pasta if they're following a GF diet. No wonder people lose weight!

Margie

Marjorie Geiser, MBA, RD

Chair, Nutrition Entrepreneurs DPG

Business Success Expert for Health & Fitness Professionals

Author of " Just Jump: The No-Fear Business Start-up Guide for Health and Fitness

Professionals "

http://www.meg-enterprises.com

http://facebook.com/meg.enterprises

>

> For some, a gluten-free diet is an essential medical treatment, but a

> number

> of people are turning to gluten-free products to lose weight or for

> sometimes unproven health benefits.

>

> According to the Nielsen Co., gluten-free products are projected to

> become a

> $2.6 billion industry by 2012. There's gluten-free pasta, bread and pizza.

> There are full sections of gluten-free products in grocery stores. Even

> big-name companies such as General Mills, 's and Frito-Lay have

> gluten-free product lines ranging from Betty Crocker Devil's Food cake mix

> to Cheetos Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks.

>

> Amy Soergel, who owns Naturally Soergels, an organic, natural, gluten-free

> and allergen-free food store at Soergel's Orchards in lin Park,

> stocks

> more than 900 gluten-free food items. She said she's been amazed by the

> number of products that have entered the market since she opened the store

> in May 2009.

>

> It's estimated that about 3 million American have celiac disease, an

> autoimmune disease in which ingesting gluten causes flattening of the

> villi

> in the small intestine, preventing the proper absorption of nutrients, but

> only about 10 percent have received a formal diagnosis. As many as 20

> million people may have some milder form of gluten intolerance.

>

> Gluten-sensitivity also has been associated with other conditions,

> including

> irritable bowel syndrome, attention deficit disorder and autism. There

> isn't

> a scientific consensus on whether removing gluten from the diet alleviates

> symptoms for any of these disorders, but some research has suggested that

> people diagnosed with autism may have a much higher likelihood of being

> gluten-intolerent than the general population.

>

> But it's unlikely these groups alone could account for a reported 16

> percent

> sales increase last year for products labeled gluten-free, as reported by

> Nielsen. What's driving it?

>

> " I think there has definitely been a rise in using [a gluten-free

> diet] for

> weight loss, " said Mangieri, a Pittsburgh-based registered

> dietitian

> and spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association.

>

> Celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Aniston and Oprah

> Winfrey have

> reported temporarily following gluten-free regimes to lose weight and to

> rejuvenate themselves.

>

> New books like " The G-Free Diet: A Gluten-Free Survival Guide, " by

> beth

> Hasselbeck, a host on ABC's " The View, " also have played a role. Ms.

> Hasselbeck was diagnosed with celiac disease, but publicity material

> for the

> book consistently refers to the multiple benefits of going gluten-free,

> including weight loss. The back cover reads: " Whatever your motivation for

> going G-free -- whether you suffer from celiac disease, as beth does,

> or want to lose weight and maintain a healthier lifestyle -- the

> G-Free Diet

> is the key to reaching your goal! "

>

> So could a gluten-free diet be the secret to slimming down?

>

> The American Dietetics Association doesn't think so.

>

> " The stance on that is the gluten-free diet is not ideal for weight loss,

> and it is not a weight-loss diet, " said Ms. Mangieri. " There's nothing

> magical about eliminating gluten, unless of course you have an

> intolerance. "

>

> And if some people do lose weight on a gluten-free diet, she suspects that

> it's not related to the lack of gluten in their diet. " For some people, if

> they're starting on any diet, they're more conscientious about what

> they're

> eating, so it's more likely they are just taking in less calories and

> fat. "

>

> In fact, some people actually gain weight when eating gluten-free because

> products often compensate for removing wheat flour and other

> gluten-containing ingredients with added fat and sugar.

>

> Gluten-free isn't the same as a low-carbohydrate diet, either. Some

> gluten-free pastas are actually higher in carbohydrates than regular

> pasta.

>

> Greer, a doctor in UPMC's Division of Gastroenterology,

> Hepatology and

> Nutrition, noted some other nutritional concerns, including difficulty

> getting enough fiber. Many gluten-free products also aren't fortified with

> the iron, folic acid and vitamin B that are added to most wheat-based

> products.

>

> " Unless you have a problem with [gluten], I certainly wouldn't recommend

> that anyone do it for health reasons, " she said.

>

> Moreover, gluten-free products are often more expensive. And eating a

> gluten-free diet takes serious commitment. Not only does it require

> eliminating all wheat, barley and rye from the diet, but also it

> necessitates constant vigilance to avoid cross-contamination and

> unexpected

> encounters with gluten.

>

> " Gluten is in crazy things you would never think of, " said Dr. Greer.

> " Blue

> cheese -- they grow the cheese cultures on bread -- soup, canned beans. "

>

> She and Ms. Mangieri emphasized that whole foods should be the basis of a

> healthful, gluten-free diet. " We have a lot of really healthy, whole

> grains

> foods that don't contain gluten that should be central, " Ms. Mangieri

> said.

> " This diet really has brought to life some of the other whole grains [like

> quinoa and buckwheat] that don't contain gluten, and those can be really

> beneficial to everyone. "

>

> " If you want to go gluten-free for health reasons, you need to take the

> processed foods out of your diets, " said Dr. Greer, not " just go out

> and buy

> a bunch of gluten-free cookies. "

>

> Read more:

> http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11017/1118230-114.stm#ixzz1BzhIYn8Q

>

> --

> Ortiz, MS, RD

> *The FRUGAL Dietitian* <http://www.thefrugaldietitian.com>

> Check out my blog: mixture of deals and nutrition

> Groupon regret? Unload those daily deals on

> Lifesta<http://thefrugaldietitian.com/?p=13177>National

> Wear Red Day for Heart Disease: February 4th,

> 2011<http://thefrugaldietitian.com/?p=12861>

> **

>

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" Nutrition

> is a science, Not an Opinion survey "

>

>

[Guest guest]

Yes, I belielve that gluten free is the new lactose intolerant. And yes, some of

the gf products in the supermarkets are truly junk food. And yes, some of the gf

labels are on foods that have always been gf, like the no cholesterol labels on

some foods that never contained cholesterol.

But I can walk into some restaurants in New York City and order gluten free

pasta. I follow a gluten free diet and have not lost weight. (I am not

overweight). No, we don't NEED gf cookies...but I do enjoy them, and I do bake

gf cakes and cookies.

 

________________________________

To: rd-usa

Sent: Tue, January 25, 2011 1:04:29 AM

Subject: Re: Dieters warned on going gluten-free

 

I got a kick out this part, " Celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow,

Aniston and Oprah Winfrey have reported temporarily following

gluten-free regimes to lose weight and to rejuvenate themselves. "

Yea, it was temporary, because it's a PAIN to follow! I speak from

experience, having to avoid gluten-containing products... I appreciate

that there are more GF foods, but, seriously, do we NEED GF cookies and

chips???

LOL: And, people can't walk into a restaurant and order a dish with 10

cups of pasta if they're following a GF diet. No wonder people lose weight!

Margie

Marjorie Geiser, MBA, RD

Chair, Nutrition Entrepreneurs DPG

Business Success Expert for Health & Fitness Professionals

Author of " Just Jump: The No-Fear Business Start-up Guide for Health and Fitness

Professionals "

http://www.meg-enterprises.com

http://facebook.com/meg.enterprises

>

> For some, a gluten-free diet is an essential medical treatment, but a

> number

> of people are turning to gluten-free products to lose weight or for

> sometimes unproven health benefits.

>

> According to the Nielsen Co., gluten-free products are projected to

> become a

> $2.6 billion industry by 2012. There's gluten-free pasta, bread and pizza.

> There are full sections of gluten-free products in grocery stores. Even

> big-name companies such as General Mills, 's and Frito-Lay have

> gluten-free product lines ranging from Betty Crocker Devil's Food cake mix

> to Cheetos Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks.

>

> Amy Soergel, who owns Naturally Soergels, an organic, natural, gluten-free

> and allergen-free food store at Soergel's Orchards in lin Park,

> stocks

> more than 900 gluten-free food items. She said she's been amazed by the

> number of products that have entered the market since she opened the store

> in May 2009.

>

> It's estimated that about 3 million American have celiac disease, an

> autoimmune disease in which ingesting gluten causes flattening of the

> villi

> in the small intestine, preventing the proper absorption of nutrients, but

> only about 10 percent have received a formal diagnosis. As many as 20

> million people may have some milder form of gluten intolerance.

>

> Gluten-sensitivity also has been associated with other conditions,

> including

> irritable bowel syndrome, attention deficit disorder and autism. There

> isn't

> a scientific consensus on whether removing gluten from the diet alleviates

> symptoms for any of these disorders, but some research has suggested that

> people diagnosed with autism may have a much higher likelihood of being

> gluten-intolerent than the general population.

>

> But it's unlikely these groups alone could account for a reported 16

> percent

> sales increase last year for products labeled gluten-free, as reported by

> Nielsen. What's driving it?

>

> " I think there has definitely been a rise in using [a gluten-free

> diet] for

> weight loss, " said Mangieri, a Pittsburgh-based registered

> dietitian

> and spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association.

>

> Celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Aniston and Oprah

> Winfrey have

> reported temporarily following gluten-free regimes to lose weight and to

> rejuvenate themselves.

>

> New books like " The G-Free Diet: A Gluten-Free Survival Guide, " by

> beth

> Hasselbeck, a host on ABC's " The View, " also have played a role. Ms.

> Hasselbeck was diagnosed with celiac disease, but publicity material

> for the

> book consistently refers to the multiple benefits of going gluten-free,

> including weight loss. The back cover reads: " Whatever your motivation for

> going G-free -- whether you suffer from celiac disease, as beth does,

> or want to lose weight and maintain a healthier lifestyle -- the

> G-Free Diet

> is the key to reaching your goal! "

>

> So could a gluten-free diet be the secret to slimming down?

>

> The American Dietetics Association doesn't think so.

>

> " The stance on that is the gluten-free diet is not ideal for weight loss,

> and it is not a weight-loss diet, " said Ms. Mangieri. " There's nothing

> magical about eliminating gluten, unless of course you have an

> intolerance. "

>

> And if some people do lose weight on a gluten-free diet, she suspects that

> it's not related to the lack of gluten in their diet. " For some people, if

> they're starting on any diet, they're more conscientious about what

> they're

> eating, so it's more likely they are just taking in less calories and

> fat. "

>

> In fact, some people actually gain weight when eating gluten-free because

> products often compensate for removing wheat flour and other

> gluten-containing ingredients with added fat and sugar.

>

> Gluten-free isn't the same as a low-carbohydrate diet, either. Some

> gluten-free pastas are actually higher in carbohydrates than regular

> pasta.

>

> Greer, a doctor in UPMC's Division of Gastroenterology,

> Hepatology and

> Nutrition, noted some other nutritional concerns, including difficulty

> getting enough fiber. Many gluten-free products also aren't fortified with

> the iron, folic acid and vitamin B that are added to most wheat-based

> products.

>

> " Unless you have a problem with [gluten], I certainly wouldn't recommend

> that anyone do it for health reasons, " she said.

>

> Moreover, gluten-free products are often more expensive. And eating a

> gluten-free diet takes serious commitment. Not only does it require

> eliminating all wheat, barley and rye from the diet, but also it

> necessitates constant vigilance to avoid cross-contamination and

> unexpected

> encounters with gluten.

>

> " Gluten is in crazy things you would never think of, " said Dr. Greer.

> " Blue

> cheese -- they grow the cheese cultures on bread -- soup, canned beans. "

>

> She and Ms. Mangieri emphasized that whole foods should be the basis of a

> healthful, gluten-free diet. " We have a lot of really healthy, whole

> grains

> foods that don't contain gluten that should be central, " Ms. Mangieri

> said.

> " This diet really has brought to life some of the other whole grains [like

> quinoa and buckwheat] that don't contain gluten, and those can be really

> beneficial to everyone. "

>

> " If you want to go gluten-free for health reasons, you need to take the

> processed foods out of your diets, " said Dr. Greer, not " just go out

> and buy

> a bunch of gluten-free cookies. "

>

> Read more:

> http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11017/1118230-114.stm#ixzz1BzhIYn8Q

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[Guest guest]

I agree that products might be labeled " gluten free " - things that have

always been GF, but the issue is cross-contamination.

Yes, we'd " think " that soy and buckwheat and millet and beans are gluten

free, but because of cross contamination issues in the USA, you can't assume

that " soy flour " or " buckwheat flour " IS gluten free unless it's labeled as

gluten free.

Those not labeled GF may contain significant levels of gluten/wheat due to

cross contamination!

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In a message dated 1/27/2011 5:16:41 A.M. Mountain Standard Time,

rd-usa writes:

7a. Re: Dieters warned on going gluten-free

Posted by: " Madalyn Friedberg " mffrd10019@... mffrd10019

Date: Wed Jan 26, 2011 2:40 pm ((PST))

Yes, I belielve that gluten free is the new lactose intolerant. And yes,

some of

the gf products in the supermarkets are truly junk food. And yes, some of

the gf

labels are on foods that have always been gf, like the no cholesterol

labels on

some foods that never contained cholesterol.

But I can walk into some restaurants in New York City and order gluten

free

pasta. I follow a gluten free diet and have not lost weight. (I am not

overweight). No, we don't NEED gf cookies...but I do enjoy them, and I do

bake

gf cakes and cookies.

Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT

Director of Medical Nutrition

Signet Diagnostic Corporation

Telecommuting Nationwide

(Mountain Time) office and cell

Fax:

DineRight4@...

" Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start

from now and make a brand new ending. "

~Carl Bard

Specialist in IBS, migraine, fibromyalgia and inflammatory conditions

which are often triggered by adverse reactions to foods and chemicals.

Co-author of the Certified LEAP Therapist Training Course.